You already know that avocado is great for your health. In fact, it’s one of the most notable super foods out there, so it’s no surprise that people want to add more of it to their diets. It’s a versatile and delicious food, so you can feature it in many different ways. One such way that might surprise you is using avocado in desserts.

Yes — believe it or not — you can add avocados into some of your favorite sweet treats! You can be sneaky about it so even the pickiest eater won’t notice. As an added bonus, it will bump up the nutritional benefits of some of your favorite desserts. Here are the very best avocado dessert recipes you can whip up in an instant.

What Makes Avocado So Nutritious?

At the heart of it all, avocados are an extremely nutritious food. They are loaded with omega-3 fatty acids, a healthy fat that can help lower cholesterol, stabilize blood pressure, and contribute to better heart health. As if that’s not enough, avocados are also loaded with over 20 different vitamins and minerals.

This makes them one of the most nutritionally sound foods out there, and they are jam-packed with many health benefits. Understanding what makes avocados so good for you is part of the equation. Now you want to figure out how to sneak it into some of your favorite desserts —it’s not as hard as you might think!

How to Add Avocado Into Your Favorite Desserts

It’s all a matter of getting creative when it comes to sneaking avocados into your favorite sweet treats. You can make some of the things you’ve always enjoyed, but change it up a bit. This one little twist can take a normally unhealthy treat and turn it into something that is both nutritious and delicious. Here are some great avocado dessert recipes that creatively add avocado into your favorite desserts.

1. Mix it into muffins
   Muffins aren’t normally the worst dessert you can have, but now you can make them even healthier. Mix up your favorite muffin recipe but add in some mashed avocado in place of some of the fat. You won’t even taste it with a strong like berries or apples and cinnamon. You can start your day off with a little treat and know that it’s way better for you this way.
2. Feature it with chocolate in a delectable pudding
   Adding avocado to pudding is by far one of the most popular ways to enjoy avocado in desserts. Who doesn’t love chocolate pudding? Now you can enjoy it but with a far healthier twist. Simply add some mashed avocado with cocoa powder, milk, and any other ingredients you use.
3. Mix with pistachio for a fantastic ice cream
   The green of the pistachio and the avocado pairs well both visually and nutritionally. Pistachio ice cream is a favorite and if you make your own, add in some chopped avocado to your recipe. The flavors blend well and you will enjoy it as cold dessert that packs a true nutritional punch.
4. Try it in a frosting
   Sometimes you need that special something to boost your frosting. Whether you use store-bought or make your own, mixing in some mashed avocado can work well. It adds some beautiful color and it helps your frosting to become a nutritional centerpiece of your dessert. It’s easy to add and a great way to make your frosting good for you.
5. Use it in a favorite recipe like brownies or cookies
   You already make brownies or cookies, but now you know how to make them a bit healthier for you! As you are mixing your eggs, oil, butter, and other ingredients, put in some avocado. You won’t even taste it over something like chocolate, but it’s there to help those cookies and brownies be better for you.
6. Try it as a filling in truffles or macaroons
   You know the feeling you get when you bite into a macaroon or truffle and see a beautiful color on the inside? You can now achieve this with avocado! By adding it to your truffles and macaroons, you’ll achieve a gorgeous (and natural!) green coloring.

3-Step Cherry Vanilla Pudding With Avocado

Already addicted to avocado dessert recipes? Here’s one more recipe that you’re sure to love. It only takes 3 steps to make, so it’s great if you’re short on time. Plus, it’s packed with nutrients and vitamins!

Serves: 1 | Calories per serve: 490 kcal | Equipment: Blender and bowl

Ingredients

• 1 large avocado
• 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk (or other dairy-free milk)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or 1/2 teaspoon vanilla powder)
• 13 to 15 organic cherries, pitted, plus one for garnish
• 14 drops vanilla-flavored liquid stevia (or 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup)
• 1 pinch sea salt
• Goji berries, for garnish (optional)
• Hemp seeds, for garnish (optional)
• Cacao nibs, for garnish (optional)

Directions

1. Put all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
2. Pour ingredients into a bowl.
3. Top with goji berries, hemp seeds, or cacao nibs and an extra cherry, as desired.